Is my kentiopsis oliviformis toast

[Satbch]

Somewhere around July I noticed an emerging spear seemed to be stuck to the newest petiole keeping it from dropping. I didn’t think much of it until a few months later when the tip of the short spear started prematurely opening, deflecting bases of all the petioles to the side and starting to split a few of the outer sheaths. I decided to pry off the spear which released with a pretty big pop. In September Irma nailed us and snapped all but 2 fronds with the sheaths soon falling off leaving a pretty pathetic looking palm. When our temps recently dropped about a week ago the 2 outer sheaths popped open exposing what seems to be the base of the spear all bunched up. Anyone have any idea what may have caused this?  I assume chances of recovery are low but we will see. 

I’m including a picture of it’s neighbor down the planter that looks pretty good although a bit ratty on the lower fronds from Irma. Love these palms!

[TexasColdHardyPalms]

Looks like a major spear jam to me and from the sounds of it you gave it some much needed relief. You are going to need to open the area above it or it will follow the path of least resistance and come out the side where the new hole was ripped open.

[Satbch]

Thanks! There are 2 spears that aren't full length out of the crown with one of them partially open. I'll try prying on both of them to see if I can further free anything up.

[Satbch]

Thought I’d give an update on my now mutant KO. My wife wants me to dig it up but I’m still holding out for hope that it’ll be a full recovery. 

[gilles06]

From the last picture, for sure it is healthy. It will be a rare spliting kentiopsis...

Keep it growing.

Salut 

[BS Man about Palms]

I predict recovery if left alone..or in place I should say.

 

[Moose]

13 hours ago, BS Man about Palms said:

I predict recovery if left alone..or in place I should say.

 

Ditto

[Mike Evans]

I hate being constipated.

[Satbch]

The predictions were true. It pulled through just fine and is  with scars to show.  

[Satbch]

Its bigger brother is full of seeds. I personally liked the way it looked when it was a little smaller.  

[BayAndroid]

I love time traveling, thanks for the update!